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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.47, 2,057.23 and 447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.47, 2,057.23 and 447.02 is: 670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.47 : 2,057.23 = 447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.47/2,057.23 = 447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.47x = 2,057.23 × 447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.47x = 919,626.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,626.98/1,371.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.54

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